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Linton, 93, has been playing music in hospitals for over 30 years

June 16, 2019

George Linton understands the power of music and how much joy it can bring.

Chatham’s Ursuline sisters prepare for new chapter

June 16, 2019

The reality of a dwindling, aging community is setting in for the Ursuline Sisters of Chatham, but it won’t keep them from continuing the work they’ve carried out for more than a century and a half in southwestern Ontario.

Homeless venture hits milestone

June 15, 2019

EDMONTON -- It started with Edmonton churches asking “How can we help?”

Quebec passes Bill 21 in face of opposition

June 14, 2019

OTTAWA -- The fight against Quebec’s secularism legislation must continue even though it is now law, say religious freedom advocates.

Cardus putting its faith in youth

June 14, 2019

The Cardus Religious Freedom Institute is building a network of millennial faith leaders to support the development of public faith among Canada’s youth over the next three years.

Project puts focus on 50 years of abortion

June 14, 2019

OTTAWA -- Fifty videos in 50 days. An ambitious pro-life project to release an online video every day from Mother’s Day to Canada Day is heading into the homestretch.

Faith groups push for Indigenous rights bill

June 13, 2019

OTTAWA -- Canada’s Catholic bishops are backing ecumenical efforts to encourage prompt passage of a bill in support of Indigenous rights before Parliament rises for the summer.

Jobs funding faces more legal challenges

June 13, 2019

OTTAWA -- The federal government is facing two more legal challenges to its controversial Canada Summer Jobs attestation.

Historic church begins long road back

June 13, 2019

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Repairs to restore one of Canada’s oldest churches are finally underway after the Diocese of London gave $1 million to kick off another fund-raising campaign to reopen this city’s historic Our Lady of Assumption Church.

Pro-life movie ‘Unplanned’ lands Canadian distribution deal

June 12, 2019

After a heated battle that included petitions and a national boycott, the controversial pro-life film Unplanned has finally landed a distribution deal in Canada.